If you're like me and Thanksgiving totally snuck up on you this year (seriously, today?), fear not! The CMP team has been hard at work for weeks now, sharing the most helpful resources and great advice to help you master the big day. From the most foolproof turkey roasting tutorials (and who to call when...uh, if they go wrong), pie recipes to live for, and the most fun printables to keep kids busy and entertained, we've got it all right here.
And hey, if you're desperate for just some Thanksgiving relative survival tips (for humans, not turkeys), we've got you covered with that in the lastest, very enjoyable episode of Spawned.
Here's hoping your Thanksgiving rolls along as happily, deliciously, and with as much gratitude and thanks as possible. - The Cool Mom Picks team
7 essential Thanksgiving books for kids written from the Native perspective. (Try instant download on Kindle!)
3 videos to help explain Thanksgiving to kids
Color your home grateful with these cool printable Thanksgiving posters for kids
How to make a DIY Thankful Turkey with your kids in 4 (very) easy steps
13 free Thanksgiving printables from a cute pie box to a fun I Spy game for kids
8 fun and easy Thanksgiving crafts for preschoolers beyond tracing a hand to look like a turkey
Last-minute Thanksgiving Day help: food and drinks
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Last-minute Thanksgiving Day help: printables, crafts, and family activities
7 essential Thanksgiving books for kids written from the Native perspective. (Try instant download on Kindle!)
3 videos to help explain Thanksgiving to kids
Color your home grateful with these cool printable Thanksgiving posters for kids
How to make a DIY Thankful Turkey with your kids in 4 (very) easy steps
13 free Thanksgiving printables from a cute pie box to a fun I Spy game for kids
8 fun and easy Thanksgiving crafts for preschoolers beyond tracing a hand to look like a turkey
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